Emerils Lobster Cheesecake Food

LOBSTER CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• In a bowl, combine the Parmesan cheese, bread crumbs and butter, blend thoroughly.
• Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
• In a large saute pan, heat the olive oil.
• When the oil is hot, add the onions and the peppers.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Saute for 2 minutes, remove from the heat.
• Using an electric mixer, beat the cream cheese until smooth.
• With the machine running, add the eggs, one at a time, until incorporated.
• Beat in the cream, Gouda cheese and sauteed vegetables until fully icombined, about 2 minutes.
• Fold in the lobster meat and the parsley.
• Pour the filling into the prepared crust and bake until firm, about 1 hour.
• Remove from the oven and allow to cool to room temperature.
• If you refrigerate the cake before serving, allow to come to room temperature before serving.
• To serve, cut the cake into wedges with a warm knife.
• Serve each wedge with the Creme Fraiche and traditional garnishes Yield: 12 to 16 servings.

EMERIL'S SEAFOOD MAC AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook macaroni 2 minutes less than al dente. Drain; rinse with cold water. Set aside.
• While pasta is cooking, melt butter over medium in a large saucepan. Transfer 2 tablespoons melted butter to a medium bowl, and reserve. Add onion and garlic to pan; cook until softened, 3 to 5 minutes. Add flour; cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add milk; whisk until smooth. Bring to a boil; reduce to a simmer, and cook until sauce has thickened, 2 to 3 minutes. Season with 3/4 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and nutmeg.
• Remove pan from heat. Fold in seafood, macaroni, and cheese; transfer to a shallow 4-quart baking dish. To bowl with reserved melted butter, add breadcrumbs and Creole seasoning; toss, and scatter over macaroni mixture. Place baking dish on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake until topping is golden and sauce is bubbling, 15 to 20 minutes. Let cool 5 minutes before serving.

EMERIL'S LOBSTER CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• In a mixing bowl, combine the Parmesan, bread crumbs, and butter, blend thoroughly. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
• In a large saute pan, heat the olive oil. When the oil is hot, add the onions, and the peppers. Season with salt and pepper. Saute for 2 minutes, remove from the heat.
• Using an electric mixer, beat the cream cheese until smooth. With the machine running, add the eggs, one at a time, until incorporated. Beat in the cream, Gouda, and sauteed vegetables until fully incorporated, about 2 minutes.
• Fold in the lobster meat and the parsley. Pour the filling into the prepared crust and bake until firm, about 1 hour.
• Remove from the oven and allow to cool to room temperature. If you refrigerate the cake before serving, allow to come to room temperature before serving.
• To serve, cut the cake into wedges with a warm knife. Serve each wedge with the creme fraiche, sprinkled with parsley and onions. Garnish with a dollop of caviar.

EMERIL'S HOMEMADE LOBSTER SAUCE

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Add the butter and oil to a medium, heavy stockpot over medium-high heat.
• Once the butter has melted, add the onion, celery, and carrots and then cook until soft, about 4 minutes. Add the shallots and garlic and cook until softened, about 2 minutes.
• Stir in the flour and continue to stir until the mixture is a light blond color, about 2 minutes.
• Add the cognac and stir for 30 seconds, scraping the bottom of the pot with a wooden spoon to release any browned bits.
• Add the lobster shells, then stir in the shrimp stock. Bring to a boil over high heat.
• Reduce the heat to medium-low and add the tomato paste, salt, paprika , and cayenne. Simmer uncovered, stirring often, until the sauce is slightly thickened, about 1 hour.
• Remove the shells and strain the sauce through a fine-mesh strainer into a medium saucepan.
• Add the heavy cream and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to medium and simmer briskly until the sauce is reduced to about 3 cups, about 15 minutes.
• Use warm with seafood dishes or as a finishing sauce. Enjoy.